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Posted on 17 May 2023

What is included in a Fire Door Inspection?

Fire resisting doors are an essential passive fire protection measure in any building. These doors are critical fire safety devices, that serve as protective barriers against smoke and the spread of fire which in turn can help protect a property and its occupants from the devastating impacts of fire. Fire doors help to: Avoid unnecessary damage Prevent extensive losses Protect high-value or high-risk areas Reduce the risk of injury Protect...

Posted on 24 April 2023

How do you become a Fire Risk Assessor?

Fire Risk Assessors are responsible for assessing buildings and structures to determine the likelihood of a fire occurring, as well as assessing any potential damages that may occur in the event of a fire. Additionally, they make recommendations on how to mitigate fire risks and improve overall fire safety. Before 2006, it was accepted that people were able to carry out their own fire risk assessments, however, since then the...

Posted on 5 April 2023

What are the 5 main components of a Fire Risk Assessment?

A fire risk assessment is a crucial and cautious look at your premises and the people who use them from a fire prevention perspective. They are a legal requirement under The Regulatory Reform Order 2005. It should be carried out by organisations of all types and sizes to ensure the maximum safety of employees and visitors. The assessment identifies and examines potential fire hazards and their associated risks. This enables...

Posted on 17 March 2023

FREE DOWNLOAD: ‘Fire Door Information for Residents’ Notice to display in your building

The new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 put a new requirement on all landlords for residential premises to provide 'Fire Door Information' to residents. Pyro Fire has created a new notice, designed to help landlords and property managers comply with the new Regulations and provide critical fire safety information to residents in their buildings, by displaying the notice and it can also be distributed to residents by other means. The...

Posted on 16 March 2023

Spaces Available – 28th June – Fire Door Awareness Courses

There is still time to book on to our 1-day Fire Door Awareness Courses, running every month - next course. The course is designed as an 'introduction to Fire Doors' and the importance of the correct installation, maintenance, testing and checks of fire-resisting doors, and doorsets, in the workplace and residential settings. Details Here: Fire Door Training Information The course is fully accredited by The Institute of Fire Safety Managers...

Posted on 3 March 2023

Government launches new ‘Making Buildings Safer Campaign’

It is a landmark moment for Building Safety as the Government launches its new 'Making Buildings Safer Campaign' and high-rise building registration The safety of buildings has always been a matter of critical importance. Over the years, numerous incidents have highlighted the need for improved building safety standards. The Grenfell Tower tragedy, which claimed 72 lives in 2017, was a stark reminder of the risks that exist in buildings that...

Posted on 26 January 2023

New: Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 – Are you affected?

The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force on 23rd January 2023 for all multi-occupied residential buildings (with two or more sets of domestic premises). The regulations are intended to improve fire safety in these buildings and to reduce the risk of fire and injury to occupants. Are you affected? The new regulations affect most residential buildings in England, introducing new legal requirements which can be enforced if not complied with....

Posted on 12 October 2022

New British Standard – BS 8644-1: Digital management of fire safety information

BSI launch BS 8644-1:2022 - Digital management of fire safety information – Design, construction, handover, asset management and emergency response BS 8644-1:2022 will help to ensure that all fire safety data is captured and stored accurately, consistently and in a timely manner. Digital technologies are increasingly being used to capture, store and share information about fire safety in buildings. In many cases, this is to improve the quality, accuracy and consistency of...

Posted on 18 July 2022

Pyro Fire achieve ConstructionLine Gold Membership & SSIP Acclaim accreditation

Pyro Fire Services are delighted to announce a successful membership application to ConstructionLine for Gold membership and SSIP Acclaim accreditation. ConstructionLine connect buyers with suppliers, by ensuring suppliers meet high levels of procurement needs through health and safety among other requirements. Working with construction buyers and suppliers for 20 years – ConstructionLine work closely with partners and have a deep understanding of buyers’ needs. They pride themselves on opening up opportunities...

Posted on 29 April 2022

BREAKING: Building Safety Bill receives Royal Assent and becomes law

Today, the Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent. The Bill has completed all the parliamentary stages in both Houses and now becomes an Act of Parliament. An important milestone, paving the way to build a more rigorous and robust regulatory regime for high-rise buildings in England, the Building Safety Bill is now in effect - although many of the new Act’s provisions are not expected to come into force for...

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What is included in a Fire Door Inspection?

How do you become a Fire Risk Assessor?

What are the 5 main components of a Fire Risk Assessment?

FREE DOWNLOAD: ‘Fire Door Information for Residents’ Notice to display in your building

Spaces Available – 28th June – Fire Door Awareness Courses

Government launches new ‘Making Buildings Safer Campaign’

New: Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 – Are you affected?

New British Standard – BS 8644-1: Digital management of fire safety information

Pyro Fire achieve ConstructionLine Gold Membership & SSIP Acclaim accreditation

BREAKING: Building Safety Bill receives Royal Assent and becomes law

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